Signs of the Zodiac

In this beautifully illustrated astrology handbook, author and artist Carlota Santos guides readers on an astral journey through the constellations. Included are expansive zodiac sign profiles that cover the important details?personality summaries, compatibility charts, and the structure and story behind each sign?as well as representative tarot cards, amulets to balance each sign's qualities, and rituals to nurture positive traits. For those looking to dig deeper and explore their full astrological chart, Santos shares her celestial knowledge on everything from the relationships between planets and their rulers to the phases of the moon, from ascendents and descendants to the twelve houses. With this valuable material at their disposal, readers are guided to create their own birth charts as a closing ritual, using beautifully illustrated fill-in pages.

Contents1. Basic Information: The differences between horoscopes, constellations, the zodiac, astronomy, astrology, and types of astrology  2. Map of Stars: The Constellations Northern Hemisphere Southern Hemisphere  3. The Signs of the Zodiac: Classification: Elements, polarities, and qualities The Signs: Characteristics, compatibilities, mythology, amulets, and curiosities Aries Taurus Gemini Cancer Leo Virgo Libra Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarium  Pisces  4. The Astrological Planets Basic information about the planets What is a planet in astrology? Classification of the Planets The Astrological Dignities The Luminaries Eclipses Solar and Lunar Revolutions The Planets: what they rule, how they influence each sign, and the mythology associated with each one in the following order: Sun Moon Mercury  Venus Mars Jupiter Saturn Uranus Neptune Pluto Ascendant and Descendent Midheaven Chiron and Other Celestial Bodies  5. The Houses What are they and what governs each one?  6. The Birth Chart Aspects: what are they? How to interpret a birth chart Frequently Asked AstroQuestions